ɡlɪˈseɪd

Definitions

1. noun

a smooth and flowing descent, especially on skis or a mountain bike, often taking advantage of gravity

“The skier performed a beautiful glissade down the mountain, picking up speed as she went.”

2. verb

to slide or glide, especially on skis or a mountain bike, often taking advantage of gravity

“She glissaded down the mountain, laughing with joy.”

3. verb

to make a smooth and flowing descent or slide

“The hikers glissaded down the snowy hillside.”